What an incredible gift this notebook was. WOW. I would do quite a lot to have a family record like this. Thanks so much for sharing (both Ruth and Jolene)!
I'm honored and touched that you decided to feature my mother in your post. She was a special person and wonderful home cook and baker. I think she would be astonished and pleased (hopefully!) that her humble notebook and cake recipe have gotten so much attention. I know that I am. Thanks, Jolene. This means a lot.
Mmmmm... love all of this--the photos of the recipes, the story. Looking forward to trying, and think I'll do so with the suggestion of dried cranberries. Thank you, Ruth and Jolene!
That coffee cake looks heavenly. I think I have all the ingredients to make it, too. What a treasure that notebook is. I'm lucky to have many of my mom's recipes as well, most written on index cards. Thanks Jolene and Ruth. Happy Thanksgiving to you both.
That cake is emblematic of my childhood. My mom collected and collated a bunch of hand-written recipe cards from my Grandma Ces for my last birthday. What a treasure! I found her Sour Cream Cake recipe that differs just slightly from yours, adding raisins and using brown sugar for the topping.
I am going to make it this week and would love to share it with you.
What an incredible gift this notebook was. WOW. I would do quite a lot to have a family record like this. Thanks so much for sharing (both Ruth and Jolene)!
I'm honored and touched that you decided to feature my mother in your post. She was a special person and wonderful home cook and baker. I think she would be astonished and pleased (hopefully!) that her humble notebook and cake recipe have gotten so much attention. I know that I am. Thanks, Jolene. This means a lot.
Mmmmm... love all of this--the photos of the recipes, the story. Looking forward to trying, and think I'll do so with the suggestion of dried cranberries. Thank you, Ruth and Jolene!
That coffee cake looks heavenly. I think I have all the ingredients to make it, too. What a treasure that notebook is. I'm lucky to have many of my mom's recipes as well, most written on index cards. Thanks Jolene and Ruth. Happy Thanksgiving to you both.
Great post Ruth!
That cake is emblematic of my childhood. My mom collected and collated a bunch of hand-written recipe cards from my Grandma Ces for my last birthday. What a treasure! I found her Sour Cream Cake recipe that differs just slightly from yours, adding raisins and using brown sugar for the topping.
I am going to make it this week and would love to share it with you.
Ric